Vision of Britain | 1881 Census: Ages

1881 Census of England and Wales, Tables: Ages, Condition as to Marriage, Occupations and Birthplaces of people, Table 10 : " Occupations of Males and Females in the Division and its Registration Counties".

List Loughborough RegD/PLU	Loughborough AP/CP

OCCUPATIONS.	Males. [1]	Females. [2]
1. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE GENERAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY.	51	6
Civil Service (officers and clerks)	5	2
Civil Service (messengers, &c.)	17	1
Police	12	-
Municipal, Parish, Union, District, Officer	11	3
Other Local or County Official	6	-
2. PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.	10	-
Soldier and Non-commissioned officer	3	-
Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers	1	-
Army Pensioner	4	-
Royal Marines (officers/men)	1	-
Navy Pensioner	1	-
3. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS (WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES).	96	88
Clergymen (Established Church)	6	-
Roman Catholic Priest	2	-
Minister, Priest of other religious bodies	7	-
Church, chapel, cemetery - officer, servant	1	1
Barrister, Solicitor	6	-
Law Clerk, and others connected with the law	14	-
Physician, Surgeon, General Practitioner	7	-
Medical Student, Assistant	3	-
Midwife	-	2
Subordinate Medical Service	2	15
Schoolmaster	25	52
Teacher, Professor, Lecturer	1	8
School Service, and others connected with teaching	-	1
Author, Editor, Journalist	1	-
Reporter, Short-hand Writer	2	-
Civil Engineer	6	-
Land, House, Ship, Surveyor	3	-
Painter (artist)	2	-
Musician, Music Master	4	9
Photographer	1	-
Actor	2	-
Billiard, Cricket & other Games, Service	1	-
4. PERSONS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC OFFICES OR SERVICES.	101	587
Domestic Coachman, Groom	31	-
Domestic Gardener	32	-
Domestic Indoor Servant	25	471
Inn, Hotel Servant	11	13
Cook (not domestic)	1	-
Charwoman	-	42
Washing and Bathing Service	-	61
Hospital and Institution Service	1	-
5. PERSONS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPATIONS.	99	4
Broker, Agent, Factor	7	-
Auctioneer, Appraiser, Valuer, House Agent	8	-
Accountant	2	-
Commercial Traveller	7	-
Commercial Clerk	60	4
Bank Service	7	-
Life, House, Ship &c., Insurance Service	8	-
6. PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONVEYANCE OF MEN, GOODS, AND MESSAGES.	134	5
Railway Engine Driver, Stoker	2	-
Pointsman, Level Crossing Man	2	-
Other Railway Officials and Servants	31	-
Toll Collector, Turnpike Gate Keeper	-	1
Omnibus, Coach, Cab, Owner - Livery Stable Keeper	1	-
Cabman, Flyman, Coachman (not domestic)	3	-
Carman, Carrier, Carter, Haulier	25	-
Inland Navigation Service	2	-
Bargeman, Lighterman, Waterman	33	-
Seaman (Merchant Service)	1	-
Harbour, Dock, Wharf, Lighthouse Service	2	-
Warehouseman (not Manchester)	1	2
Messenger, Porter, Watchman (not Railway or Government)	31	2
7. PERSONS ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE.	205	3
Farmer, Grazier	28	-
Farmer's, Grazier's - Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew	4	-
Farm Bailiff	5	-
Agricultural Labourer, Farm Servant, Cottager	126	2
Shepherd	1	-
Agricultural Machine - Proprietor, Attendant	3	-
Agricultural Student	2	-
Others engaged in, or connected with agriculture	1	-
Woodman	1	-
Nurseryman, Seedsman, Florist	6	1
Gardener (not domestic)	28	-
8. PERSONS ENGAGED ABOUT ANIMALS.	34	-
Horse Proprietor, Breeder, Dealer	3	-
Groom, Horse-keeper, Horse-breaker	24	-
Veterinary Surgeon, Farrier	4	-
Cattle, Sheep, Pig - Dealer, Salesman	2	-
Drover	1	-
9. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN BOOKS, PRINTS, AND MAPS.	31	5
Publisher, Bookseller, Librarian	3	-
Bookbinder	3	2
Printer	21	-
Newspaper Agent, News Room Keeper	4	3
10. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS.	315	7
Engine, Machine Maker	53	-
Millwright	5	-
Fitter, Turner (Engine and Machine)	82	-
Boiler Maker	38	-
Spinning and Weaving Machine Maker	43	2
Agricultural Machine and Implement Maker	4	-
Needle Maker	67	4
Watch Maker, Clock Maker	11	-
Musical Instrument Maker, Dealer	1	-
Die, Seal, Coin, Medal Maker	11	-
Toy Maker, Dealer	-	1
11. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN HOUSES, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.	494	9
Builder	20	-
Carpenter, Joiner	157	3
Bricklayer	137	-
Mason	21	-
Plasterer, Whitewasher	13	-
Paperhanger	1	-
Plumber	25	-
Painter, Glazier	79	1
Cabinet Maker	23	2
French Polisher	3	-
Furniture Broker, Dealer	3	3
Locksmith, Bellhanger	1	-
Gas Fitter	5	-
House and Shop Fittings - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Carver, Gilder	2	-
Animal, Bird &c. Preserver, Naturalist	2	-
12. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.	63	1
Coachmaker	30	-
Wheelwright	21	1
Others	2	-
Saddler, Harness, Whip Maker	10	-
13. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN SHIPS AND BOATS.	1	-
Ship, Boat, Barge Builder	1	-
14. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN CHEMICALS AND COMPOUNDS.	19	1
Dye, Paint Manufacture	4	-
Chemist, Druggist	14	-
Manufacturing Chemist	1	1
15. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TOBACCO AND PIPES.	3	3
Tobacco Manufacture, Tobacconist	2	2
Tobacco Pipe, Snuff Box &c. Maker	1	1
16. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN FOOD AND LODGING.	306	34
Innkeeper, Hotel Keeper, Publican	50	8
Lodging, Boarding House Keeper	1	5
Coffee, Eating House, Keeper	2	1
Maltster	11	-
Brewer	29	-
Beerseller, Ale, Porter, Cider Dealer	8	1
Cellarman	2	-
Wine, Spirit - Merchant, Agent	6	1
Milkseller, Dairyman	8	1
Butcher, Meat Salesman	54	2
Provision Curer, Dealer	5	1
Poulterer, Game Dealer	1	-
Fishmonger	6	-
Corn, Flour, Seed Merchant, Dealer	5	2
Corn Miller	7	-
Baker	37	-
Confectioner, Pastrycook	7	3
Greengrocer, Fruiterer	6	1
Grocer. Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Maker, Dealer	58	8
Ginger Beer, Mineral Water Manufacturer, Dealer	3	-
17. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN TEXTILE FABRICS.	215	171
Woollen Cloth Manufacture	25	26
Worsted, Stuff, Manufacture	11	19
Cloth, Worsted, Stuff, Flannel, Blanket Dealer	-	1
Others	2	2
Cotton, Cotton Goods Manufacture	69	94
Cotton, Calico - Printer, Dyer, Bleacher	5	-
Lace Manufacturer, Dealer	4	1
Rope, Twine, Cord - Maker, Dealer	6	-
Others working and Dealing in Hemp	5	1
Dyer, Printer, Scourer, Bleacher, Calenderer (undefined)	53	8
Factory Hand (textile, undefined)	-	3
Draper, Linen Draper, Mercer	35	13
Fancy Goods (Textile) Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	-	2
Trimming Maker, Dealer	-	1
18. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN DRESS.	884	1,264
Hatter, Hat Manufacture	1	-
Straw - Hat, Bonnet, Plait Manufacture	-	1
Tailor	71	5
Milliner, Dressmaker, Staymaker	1	210
Shirt Maker, Seamstress	4	122
Hosiery Manufacture	698	911
Hosier, Haberdasher	36	5
Shoe, Boot - Maker, Dealer	61	9
Wig Maker, Hair Dresser	10	-
Umbrella, Parasol, Stick - Maker, Dealer	2	-
Old Clothes Dealer, and others	-	1
19. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.	18	2
Tallow Chandler, Candle, Grease Manufacture	2	-
Furrier, Skinner	1	-
Tanner, Fellmonger	1	-
Currier	5	-
Brush, Broom, Maker	9	2
20. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.	54	7
Willow, Cane, Rush Worker, Dealer, Basketmaker	16	-
Timber, Wood - Merchant, Dealer	4	-
Sawyer	15	1
Wood Turner, Box Maker	10	-
Cooper, Hoop Maker, Bender	4	-
Paper Manufacture	-	1
Stationer, Law Stationer	2	-
Paper Box, Paper Bag Maker	1	5
Others	2	-
21. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN VARIOUS MINERAL SUBSTANCES.	266	4
Coal Miner	2	-
Mine Service	1	-
Coal Merchant	14	2
Coalheaver	7	-
Gas Works Service	10	-
Stone Cutter, Dresser, Dealer	1	-
Brick, Tile - Maker, Burner, Dealer	58	1
Road Contractor, Surveyor, Inspector	1	-
Road Labourer	5	-
Platelayer	8	-
Railway Labourer, Navvy	2	-
Earthenware, China, Porcelain, Manufacture	2	-
Earthenware, China, Glass Dealer	3	1
Waterworks Service	2	-
Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller	3	-
[Iron Manufacture]	58	-
Blacksmith	45	-
Nail Manufacture	4	-
Ironmonger. Hardware Dealer, Merchant	13	-
[Coppersmith]	1	-
Tin, Tin Plate, Tin Goods - Manufacturer, Worker, Dealer	12	-
Brass, Bronze Manufacture. Brazier	13	-
Others	1	-
22. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN GENERAL OR UNSPECIFIED COMMODITIES.	257	26
General Shopkeeper, Dealer	16	11
Pawnbroker	6	-
Costermonger, Huckster, Street Seller	10	7
Manufacturer, Manager, Superintendant (undefined)	1	-
General Labourer	183	1
Engine Driver, Stoker, Fireman (not railway, marine or agricultural)	28	-
Artizan, Mechanic (undefined)	8	3
Factory Labourer (undefined)	2	4
Machinist, Machine Worker (undefined)	3	-
23. PERSONS WORKING AND DEALING IN REFUSE MATTERS.	9	-
Town Drainage Service	1	-
Chimney Sweep, Soot Merchant	7	-
Scavenger, Crossing Sweeper	1	-
24. PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED OCCUPATIONS.	67	441
Persons returned by Property, Rank &c. and not special occupation	67	441
[UNKNOWN OCCUPATION]	29	1,716
[Occupation recorded but of unknown meaning]	1	5
[Blank field, or illegible]	28	1,711

Notes:

The following notes to the table appeared in the original report.

1	This table is a very special case: The original Table 10 as published by Division in the 1881 census reports was limited to data for Registration Divisions, their component Registration Counties, and just those Urban Sanitary Districts with populations of over 50,000. Data presented here for counties and higher-level units are taken from the published reports, as usual, but we also include in A Vision of Britain through Time data for Registration Districts, sub-Districts and Civil Parishes which never appeared in the original reports. These were specially created for us by the History Data Service at the University of Essex and derive from the complete transcription of the individual-level Enumerators Book data coordinated by the Genealogical Society of Utah.
2	In creating these data, each occupation listed in the enumerators books has been assigned as far as possible to the relevant category used in the published reports, but some additional categories with labels in square brackets unavoidably appear. Unlike the published statistics for higher-level units, these specially-calculated data for districts and parishes include persons under 15 or over 65. For these and other reasons, no attempt has been made to ensure that county totals for the districts or parishes match the published county totals. The remaining notes are those that appeared below the original published table.
3	NOTE.--Persons returned as engaged in more than one occupation have been referred to the one that appeared to be of most importance; or if there was no difference in this respect, to the one first given by the person in his or her return. In some cases special rules have been followed: e.g. "Clergyman and Schoolmaster" in combination has always been referred to "Schoolmaster"; a Member of Parliament or Peer engaged in any branch of commerce or industry has always been referred to this latter, not to "Peer, M.P.".
4	The numbers returned under any heading include Labourers, Apprentices, and Assistants, as well as Masters, but not Clerks, Messengers, Errand boys, Porters, or Watchmen, for which occupations there are special headings. Civil, Military, and Naval Clerks, Law, Bank, Insurance, and Railway Clerks, and Government and Railway Porters, are, however, exceptions to this rule. Many young persons, being Apprentices or Assistants, have therefore been referred to occupations usually followed by adults. Women also, chiefly widows or orphans carrying on the business of their deceased husbands or fathers, will sometimes be found under occupations commonly followed by men only.
5	Persons returned as retired from any business have not been referred to that business. Inmates of workhouses have been referred to their trades, unless their age or infirmities showed that they were past work. But persons who might be supposed to be only temporarily separated from their usual employment, such as Prisoners, and Patients in General Hospitals, have been classed under their usual occupations.
6	In some cases, for convenience of space, the male designation, e.g. "Schoolmaster", alone is given, instead of "Schoolmaster, Schoolmistress".

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(1) Kevin Schurer (Department of Geography, University of Cambridge). Role: editor. Restrictions on use: the data cannot be accessed, although the Vision of Britain system may present them graphically (any other use requires the contributor's permission.)

(2) Matthew Woollard (UK Data Service, University of Essex). Role: editor. Restrictions on use: the data cannot be accessed, although the Vision of Britain system may present them graphically (any other use requires the contributor's permission.)